Matt Forte

BOURBONNAIS — Jeremy Langford understands the checklist. Carve out a niche on special teams. Gain a mastery of the Bears' new offense. Polish up his pass protection. Showcase his abilities as a ball carrier. That right there is the path to becoming Matt Forte's backup. So as Langford, a fourth-round pick out of Michigan State, continues progressing through his first training camp, he has channeled his focus accordingly. The Bears' backfield competition is crowded; the running back stable also includes Ka'Deem Carey, Jacquizz Rodgers, Senorise Perry and Daniel Thomas. But Langford remains confident he can win the No. 2 role. On special teams, Langford said...

The Bears finished 2014 in a disorienting tailspin. They lost their final five games, finished 5-11 and failed to make the playoffs for the seventh time in eight seasons. The implosion triggered major changes at Halas Hall, starting with the overhaul of...

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Martellus Bennett is expected to show up for the start of training camp and the tight end is expected to stay in camp.
But with the Bears fantasist,...

One of the best running backs in franchise history could be entering his final season in Chicago. So what does it mean?
Currently on roster: 6.
Projected on final roster: 3-4.
Roster locks: Matt Forte, Jeremy Langford.
On the bubble: Jacquizz Rodgers,...

There is plenty to discover about the Bears as they prepare to embark on their 14th summer training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais.
Tribune special contributor Matt Bowen sat down for 10 questions about what he expects from new coach...

Bears running back Matt Forte wanted his voice heard, wanted his side of a small April soap opera to be out there.So on Thursday during an interview on “The Boers and Bernstein Show” on WSCR-AM 670, Forte let it all out.In a candid and telling exchange,...

Matt Forte was not the only major component of the Chicago Bears’ offense not present for the start of the team’s minicamp Tuesday.Tight end Martellus Bennett also skipped out on the session, meaning 53 percent of the team’s total net offense from 2014...

Well, that was just a tad awkward.
The Chicago Bears announced their two Piccolo Award winners Tuesday morning at a formal ceremony at the PNC Center at Halas Hall, recognizing running back Matt Forte and cornerback Kyle Fuller for their combination of...

As the NFL draft nears we're taking an 11-day, position-by-position look at what's out there and what the Bears need.Bears statusRunning back Matt Forte arguably was snubbed for the Pro Bowl in 2014. His 1,846 yards from scrimmage and 368 touches...

The upcoming NFL draft is going to offer strong options at the running back position through at least the middle rounds but that isn’t stopping the Chicago Bears from adding some depth at the position.
The Bears announced Tuesday afternoon that former...

Please nobody tell Brandon Marshall that his trade to the Jets last Friday wasn’t the only thing that happened in the NFL over the weekend that potentially affected the Bears. At least six other developments around the league piqued just as much curiosity...

The best thing about Adam Gase is that it was John Fox who chose him to be offensive coordinator.
Chose him again, I should say.
As Broncos coach, Fox promoted Gase to offensive coordinator two seasons ago after Mike McCoy was hired as Chargers head...

Mike Shanahan wants to be a head coach again, and the Bears' vacancy happens to come equipped with a certain maligned quarterback he once helped elevate to a Pro Bowl appearance.
The Bears shouldn't disproportionately account for Jay Cutler during the...

MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Forte didn't need to keep track of his catches Sunday as he hunted the NFL's single-season record for receptions by a running back. Injured quarterback Jimmy Clausen did it for him on the sideline.
So when Forte caught a dart from...

MINNEAPOLIS — Four men in navy blazers, presumably armed and humorless, stood Sunday outside the door to the visiting owner's suite adjacent to the press box at TCF Bank Stadium.
Talk about guarding the McCaskey family secrets.
But the Bears could...

With the ball in the red zone, quarterback Jay Cutler and the Bears can use the pick route to create a one-on-one situation for running back Matt Forte on the quick rail concept versus the Vikings man-coverage scheme.
As shown here, the Bears have...

Matt Forte is lying face down on his living room floor, and there's a woman standing on him.
Massage therapist Sarah Bach has one foot on the back of Forte's upper left leg. Her weight is digging into his hamstring.
"Your adductors …" Bach...

If you're not a fan of Bears running back Matt Forte, that's OK, because he's been overlooked all season as Chicago struggled through a disappointing year.
But you can't help but like a guy who shrugs off a Pro Bowl snub despite having a stellar season....

Ten thoughts after the Chicago Bears fell 20-14 to the Detroit Lions on Sunday for their fourth consecutive loss.
1. In case of emergency, break glass. If you need a fire extinguisher, you can only hope it works after you break the glass. When you...